YEARLY HIGH
20.3184 CDF
YEARLY LOW
15.1002 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.7399 CDF

2020 XPF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XPF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 20.3184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 15.1002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2182 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.6935 to the December average rate of 19.9409, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 20.3184 was up 27.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.9429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XPF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 101,592 CDF
2019 Average 77,549 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 75,501 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,090.85 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

20.3884
15.0178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 16.1078, compared to 19.3720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.1078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.3720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 5.2182 CDF (High: 20.3184 / Low: 15.1002). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3130 CDF (High: 15.8806 / Low: 15.5676).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.2182
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2281 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 19.9409) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.6274), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3134 (+27.60%).

2020 Avg (December) 19.9409
2019 Avg (December) 15.6274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.8806 15.5676 15.6935
February 15.6795 15.2887 15.4654
March 16.2381 15.2401 15.8185
April 15.8596 15.4824 15.6481
May 16.9866 15.7455 16.3627
June 18.1214 17.0256 17.6586
July 19.5694 18.0079 18.6880
August 19.6647 19.1975 19.4650
September 19.5974 19.1681 19.3869
October 19.4994 17.8335 19.2305
November 19.7605 19.1464 19.5205
December 20.3184 15.1002 19.9409